For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,150 students in Liberty, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Liberty, NC are Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Liberty have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Liberty, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2717 Nc Highway 62 East
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 685-5000
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 685-5000
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3493 Ramseur Julian Road
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 N Fayetteville St
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-2253
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-2253
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Liberty, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Liberty, NC include Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Liberty?
3 public schools are located in Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty?
Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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